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Bahá’í Faith

I sometimes refer to Bahá’í related concepts/quotes in my blog so here is a quick back story and summary of information…..My Story
After a decade long spiritual search, my path has led me to Bahá’u’lláh. I started investigating the faith during my junior year at university. A year later (in 2005) I declared, a decision that has had significant and wonderful effects on my life….the choice wine of His laws are so therapeutic.

“Think not that We have revealed unto you a mere code of laws. Nay, rather, We have unsealed the choice Wine with the fingers of might and power. To this beareth witness that which the Pen of Revelation hath revealed. Meditate upon this, O men of insight!”

The Bahá’í FaithThe Bahá’í Faith is the youngest of the world’s independent religions. Its founder, Bahá’u’lláh (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahá’ís as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that include Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad. Bahá’u’lláh’s (“Glory of God” in Arabic) essential message is of unity. He taught the oneness of God, the oneness of the human family, and the oneness of religion.

“The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.”

Bahá’ís believe:

the purpose of life is to know and worship God, to acquire virtues and to promote the oneness of humankind

all humanity was created by one God and is part of one human race

work performed in the spirit of service is a form of worship

Bahá’ís practice:

independent investigation of truth

daily prayer and communion with God

a life dedicated to the service of humanity

fellowship with the followers of all religions

high moral principles, including trustworthiness, chastity and honesty

`Abdu’l-Bahá (“Servant of Glory” in Arabic) – Eldest son of Bahá’u’lláh. Appointed by Bahá’u’lláh as the one authorized interpreter of the Bahá’í teachings and as Head of the Faith after His own passing.